Along with countless other photographers, I have been anxiously awaiting Canon’s widely-anticipated announcement of the Canon EOS R5 and the Canon EOS R6! After months of debating between which camera to pre-order, I finally came to a decision the morning of the big announcement. Both are incredible cameras – making the decision extremely difficult. There […]
When considering photography gear, the first things that come to mind are likely camera bodies, and lenses. While these do account for the majority of a photographer’s investment in gear, it is important to consider the smaller investments that make a world of difference in the work of a professional photographer. These photography accessories may […]
Perhaps one of the best kept secrets in Canon’s lens lineup is the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM. While it may not be as popular as some of Canon’s other lenses, as a prime lens photographer, I have found it to be an essential lens for photographing weddings. Two of the main events within a […]
The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens is one of my favorite and most used lenses for weddings! As a wedding photographer, one of my primary goals is to document the countless candid moments happening around me throughout a wedding day. Though many photographers prefer the versatility of a zoom lens, as a prime lens […]
When the Canon 5D Mark IV was released in August of 2016, I pre-ordered it the night it was announced! Since then, I have used three Canon 5D Mark IV bodies to photograph over 120 weddings as well as hundreds of engagements and portrait sessions. It has truly been a workhorse and a near perfect […]
In October of 2018, Canon released my favorite camera of all time: the Canon EOS R mirrorless camera. For Canon pros familiar with full frame cameras, the Canon EOS R is essentially a mirrorless Canon 6D Mark II with the sensor of a Canon 5D Mark IV. I have actually preferred my Canon EOS R […]
For photographers, like myself, who shoot primarily with prime lenses, there are several great lens options to choose from for portraiture. With so many lens options out there, how do you know which to use, specifically for headshots? The focus of this comparison review will be on the three focal lengths that I find most […]
One of my all-time favorite lenses is the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens. It is a lens that I recommend to any and every wedding and portrait photographer! It is a phenomenally sharp lens that creates absolutely incredible photos. In addition, it boasts something that other 85mm lenses do not have: image stabilization. […]
Hands down, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens is the best lens I have ever used! In the wedding photography industry, it is imperative that we provide the highest quality images possible, and this lens delivers just that to our well-deserving couples! As long as I have been a wedding and portrait photographer, the […]
The Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens has been in my bag since nearly the beginning of my career. As a wedding photographer, my goal is not only to capture beautiful moments, but to tell the full story of a wedding day by documenting context and events in both large and small spaces. This lens […]